What are the definitions of the word 'universe'?

Answer 1

Here are my definitions of the word 'universe':

NOUN

1) (also with -U-) the four-dimensional space-time continuum in which humanity finds itself existing where all physical bodies are located and all events occur believed to have been created in a primordial 'big bang' explosion 13.7 billion years ago based on the observed expansion of intergalactic space and governed by the four fundamental forces of gravitation, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces

2) any space-time continuum outside our own that is believed to be governed by different laws of physics

3) the entire created order of material and spiritual entities believed to have been brought about by divine intelligence and activity

4) a group of people or objects from which samples may be taken for statistical analysis

5) a set of experiences or activities connected with a person

Answer 2

1. The universe is the entirety of space, time, matter, and energy that exists, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.
2. The universe can also refer to a particular sphere of activity or experience, such as the social universe or the financial universe.